Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

Africa Economic Research
Consortium (AERC)

Project Coordinator - PROPEL Health Kenya

Africa Economic Research
Consortium (AERC) is partnering with the Palladium US Group to implement PROPEL
Health Kenya project funded by USAID.

PROPEL Health aims to improve
the enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services,
supplies, and delivery systems through:

(1) policy development and
implementation,

(2) adequate, predictable, and
sustainable health financing,

(3) enhanced government
stewardship, transparency, and accountability, and

(4) use of evidence-based
advocacy approaches at global, national, and subnational levels to promote best
practices.

It focuses on family
planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), primary healthcare, and the integration
of FP/RH with HIV and maternal and child health (MCH).

AERC is seeking to fill the
position of a Project Coordinator, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position
will report to the Manager of Research.

Overall, Job Purpose: The Project Coordinator will support the Research
Department for efficient and effective implementation of planned activities in
the PROPEL Health Kenya Project.

She/he will also provide
logistical support during the organization and implementation of the research
workshops and short-term training, as well as data/information management in
the project. The incumbent will work closely with the Managers of Research, other
Programme Administrators and Assistants to ensure that high performance
standards in the project are achieved and maintained.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing project reports, call for proposals and expression
  of interest among others initiated from the Research Manager in charge of
  the PROPEL Health.


• Preparing quarterly documentation of the project activities
  and liaise with the communications department.


• Preparing preliminary documentation for workshops and
  meetings. The documents include the agenda, invitations of partners and
  stakeholders involved in the project.


• Organizing and attending workshops, high level meetings with
  partners and stakeholders of PROPEL health.


• Organizing high-level policy meetings and intergovernmental
  liaison in PROPEL Health Countries.


• Taking record of meeting deliberations and circulation to
  relevant stakeholders


• Recording key decision points during meetings deliberations,
  verdicts on acceptance/ rejections of proposals, grants award and payment
  of instalments among others.


• Managing the PROPEL Health Project calendar: The calendar
  will depict timelines and expected milestones of the project.


• Organizing and coordinating technical training and workshops
  logistics.


• Developing curriculum and modules for PROPEL Health technical
  training workshops.


• Liaise with the communication department on branding and
  meeting items for PROPEL Health


• Performing any other duties assigned by the Managers of
  Research and the Director of Research.

Qualification and Experience

• Master of Arts in Economics with specialization in health
  economics or Master of Science in Public Health preferably with a
  postgraduate qualification in health economics or health systems
  management.


• 7 years and above relevant experience in working in programs,
  implementing primary health care, FP/RH, HIV, and maternal child health
  projects.


• Experience with coordinating and reporting system for USAID
  funded projects.


• Strong track record in publication in economics


• Experience in coordination and management of large-scale
  policy-oriented research in economics is a requirement.


• Experience in coordination of a network of Senior Researchers

Key Skills and
Competencies 

• Understanding of health systems and resource allocation in
  the health sector.


• Very good familiarity with statistical, econometric software
  and management of large data set.


• Ability and readiness to travel within Africa.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English


• Well organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines with
  attention to details.


• Good interpersonal skills


• Good team player


• Ability to work in a computerized office environment;
  familiarity with software such as Word, Excel, and Access; and willingness
  to learn additional software programs as may be required.


• Ability to work under pressure.

AERC offers competitive
remuneration and a benefits package.

Application

Interested applicants are
invited to visit AERC website at https://aercafrica.org/careers/ to
view the descriptions of duties and required qualifications.

All applications must include a
cover letter and a resume which has at least three referees addressed to

the Executive Director,

email: recruitment@aercafrica.org

by Friday 30th June 2023